2. By this year, Thailand bans seven types of plastics most commonly found in the ocean, including bottle cap seals, disposable bags, cups, and straws. The policy eliminates 45 billion single-use plastic bags a year, or 225,000 tonnes, from incineration or landfills.

By this year, Thailand bans seven types of plastics most commonly found in the ocean, including bottle cap seals, disposable bags, cups, and straws. The policy eliminates 45 billion single-use plastic bags a year, or 225,000 tonnes, from incineration or landfills.